1. having an oval shape; egg-shaped
Usage: often used in botany to describe leaves

Examples

• The plant has ovate leaves that are broader at the base.
• She noticed the ovate pattern on the butterfly’s wings.
• The botanist identified the species by its ovate leaf structure.
• The ovate seeds were scattered across the forest floor.
• His drawing featured an ovate design reminiscent of natural forms.
• The ovate petals created a delicate flower shape.